The Department of Environment of the Poble Nou de Benitatxell wants to keep the Moraig Creek in good condition and thus, the blue flag. To this end, as a culmination to the activities and workshops carried out on the beach to obtain the blue flag 2000 ashtrays have been distributed to swimmers and raise awareness of the care of the environment and the sustainability of the environment.
And is that, the main objective of the Department of Environment of the Poble Nou de Benitatxell "It is to maintain and preserve a flag beach and one of the most special and wonderful in the world such as Moraig. Its conservation will depend on the behavior we have. Therefore, the care of the environment is fundamental for everyone and we all have to be responsible", explained the mayor Manolo Segarra.
Butts, most damaging to the sea
Cone ashtrays are red and serve to collect small waste like gum, pipe shells, but mostly cigarette butts. According to the Department of Municipal Environment, the cigarette filter contains cellulose acetane, a non-biodegradable component, so that its decomposition between 8 and 12 years, and poses a serious threat to biodiversity and the food chain of beings marine
In addition, a butt can contaminate 50 liters of drinking water, "Therefore generates a lot of dirt and a great negative impact on the quality of our coasts, our waters and the different forms of aquatic life existing in our coast" report the technicians town hall.
